Medical Philanthropy Act caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 for physicians providing uncompensated care.

The Medical Philanthropy Act establishes a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages for physicians who provide uncompensated care to at least 10% of their patients in a calendar year. This cap applies to medical malpractice cases arising from care provided during that year. The State Board of Medical Examiners must adopt rules for physicians to report and certify uncompensated care, verify the percentage of patients receiving such care, and notify the physician and the Department of Banking and Insurance of qualification for the cap. The act takes effect on January 1 following its enactment.

Medical Philanthropy Act caps noneconomic damages at $250,000 for physicians providing uncompensated care.

The Medical Philanthropy Act establishes a $250,000 cap on noneconomic damages for physicians who provide uncompensated care to at least 10% of their patients in a calendar year. This cap applies to medical malpractice cases arising from care provided during that year. The State Board of Medical Examiners must adopt rules for physicians to report and certify uncompensated care, verify the percentage of patients receiving such care, and notify the physician and the Department of Banking and Insurance of qualification for the cap. The act takes effect on January 1 following its enactment.